As officials here track weather developments, local waterway levels and road conditions, they advise citizens to be cautious about high water on neighborhood streets and should they encounter water to: Turn Around, Don’t Drown. And, residents should avoid parking on the street to allow emergency management and public safety vehicles clear passage.

Additionally, crews are also monitoring City storm drains and Staff will continue to provide weather updates in real-time to residents via the citizens’ communications tools.

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The 2018 Runoff Election for Mayor and Council At-Large Position #2 with terms of office from November, 2018 to November, 2020, will still take place citywide tomorrow, Saturday Dec. 8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

MCTX Fort Bend County voters may vote at any of the following countywide polling locations:

Elkins High School, 7007 Knights Court

Hightower High School, 3333 Hurricane Lane

Hunters Glen Elementary School, 695 Independence Blvd.

Lake Olympia Marina Clubhouse, 180 Island Blvd.

Lantern Lane Elementary School, 3323 Mission Valley Dr.

Lexington Creek Elementary School, 2335 Dulles Ave.

Missouri City Community Center, 1522 Texas Pkwy.

Quail Valley Elementary School, 3500 Quail Village Dr.

Quail Valley Fund Office, 3603 Glenn Lakes Lane

MCTX Harris County voters must vote in their precinct (#506) where registered to vote which is:

Quail Valley Golf Course, 2880 La Quinta Dr., will make a determination on tee times for tomorrow based on the weather; however, the City Centre and The Grille will be open regular business hours.

The Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr., will be open regular business hours as well.

Residents who participate in the Municipal Solid Waste Program will receive regular pickup service from WCA Waste Corp. Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8. Homeowners who have questions regarding pickup of trash or recyclables may contact WCA directly at 281.403.5800.

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“Due to the severe weather predictions and potential flooding, it is critical that residents use caution and heed advisories from local officials,” said City Manager Anthony J. Snipes. “And, we want to assure residents that Missouri City EOC officials are receiving timely weather updates and are prepared to respond and assist citizens should there be a need.”

City officials also stress the importance of keeping a list of informational resources for reference. Recommendations for City residents include:

Ready Harris (www.readyharris.org); 713.881.3100; the Harris County Office of Emergency Management’s official website.

Enable Fort Bend (www.enablefortbend.com); 281.238.3514; the agency assists individuals with functional and medical needs during an emergency or disaster.

MCTV: Comcast Ch. 16; AT&T U-verse Ch. 99

WQMN – 1690 AM: Emergency advisory radio station

MCTX Mobile App: Download it in the Apple App store or on Google Play

For updates, residents are encouraged to monitor local weather reports, to watch the City websites: www.MissouriCityReady.com and www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on the Emergency Management Twitter—@MissouriCityEM, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, to watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) and to call 281.403.8700 to report any high water levels or street flooding.

Due to severe weather forecasts and a flash flood watch predicted for this region on Friday and Saturday, Missouri City officials are cancelling the 2018 Snowfest Festival, Shuffle and Parade.

“The National Weather Service has issued alerts that show rainfall estimates of more than three inches for this area and given that prediction and the low temperatures, staff decided to call off this year’s festivities to assure the safety and well-being of our citizens,” said City Manager Anthony J. Snipes. “Snowfest is a long-standing annual tradition that we all look forward to celebrating and we apologize for any inconvenience to residents, vendors and participants.”

NWS has issued a Flash Flood Watch that will be in effect for this area from Friday, Dec. 7 at noon until Saturday, Dec. 8 at noon.

Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather reports, to watch for flooding on the roadways when travelling around the area and sign up for emergency alerts and @MissouriCityEM for alerts and updates. City staff will be monitoring all roadway conditions; if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

The festival, shuffle and parade will not be rescheduled.

Though the Snowfest events have been cancelled, staff will light the holiday tree today (Thursday, Dec. 6) and it will remain on display at the City Hall Complex through the beginning of the New Year. All residents and stakeholders are welcome to come and view the holiday tree, which is positioned on the front plaza.

For updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for most of Southeast Texas including Missouri City from midnight today (Tuesday, Nov. 13), through 9 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 14). Freezing temperatures from 27 to 31 degrees are expected overnight.

Residents are urged to protect the four Ps for winter safety:

People: check on the elderly and those who may not have access to heat

Pets: bring pets indoors

Pipes: properly insulate exposed pipes to prevent cracking

Plants: cover plants with fabric to help keep them insulated

Additionally, officials encourage citizens to stock up on food, water, and medicine supplies. They also caution residents to monitor local weather reports before travelling around the area and to sign up for emergency alerts on www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM.

City staff is monitoring all roadway conditions, if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

For updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the region until 10 p.m. today (Oct.31) and additional watches may be needed until early tomorrow morning. The threat of severe rainfall including tornadoes will continue across the region ahead of strong cold front.

Texas is struck annually by more tornadoes than any other state. If one strikes the area, experts offer the following life-saving tips:

The safest places to seek shelter in homes, schools or workplaces are interior rooms, such as bathrooms, closets, rooms without windows, hallways, auditoriums and gyms.

If driving when a tornado strikes, leave the vehicle and lie flat in a ditch or ravine, if possible.

There is a difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning: A watch is an alert to monitor the skies and a warning signals that a tornado has struck the ground and shelter must be sought immediately.

Additionally, residents are encouraged to monitor local weather reports, to watch for flooding on the roadways when travelling around the area, to stock up on food, water and medicine supplies and to sign up for emergency alerts on www.MissouriCityReady.com and @MissouriCityEM. City staff is monitoring all roadway conditions this evening, if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

Update: The Flash Flood Watch for Fort Bend County is Extended Until 4 p.m. Friday. Bands of showers and isolated thunderstorms will be moving through the upper Texas coastal waters and inland today. Given the already saturated conditions, street flooding is likely with some isolated flash flooding also possible where the heaviest rains occur.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for several counties including Fort Bend until noon today (Sept. 14, 2018). More rain is predicted throughout the weekend; be cautious when travelling in the region as street flooding is possible in some areas. Remember, Turn Around Don’t Drown.

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